Stantec · 1 month ago
Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer
Stantec is a company focused on providing clean water solutions and sustainable growth. They are seeking a highly motivated Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer to manage client service, project delivery, and design management for water and wastewater treatment projects in California.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Become engaged in business development and project delivery as a client-facing Project Leader in the Municipal and/or Industrial Water market in California
Manage project staff, financials, and contracts meeting performance goals and client expectations
Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers and Project Technical Leads
Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects
Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction
Work closely with leadership to identify strategic client relationships to be developed, fostered and/or maintained in California and lead business development efforts
Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their most critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions
Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships
Mentor young professionals in the California offices
Comply with Stantec safety procedures and protocols
Qualification
Required
Experience organizing, planning, and executing water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance designs from pursuit to design and construction
Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary teams involving internal personnel, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers
Experience with collaborative delivery projects working with contractors and vendors
Strong client service, project management, and/or design management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Passion for team building, collaboration, and mentoring
Strong technical skills with at least one area of specialized expertise
Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management
Experience managing or participating in market and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing
Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license
Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience
Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Professional Engineering license, or Professional Engineering license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment required
Preferred
M.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
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